Architecture
About this course
MEng, BEng in Architecture, an undergraduate civil engineering and architecture degree focused on building design, structures, and building physics. Core topics include Engineering Design, Project Management, and Research Methods. The course is accredited and validated by the Joint Board of Moderators, the Chartered Institution of Building Service Engineers, and the Royal Institute of British Architects. The first year introduces fundamental principles through modules such as Architecture and Sustainability, Structural Analysis and Design, and Integrated Design Project 1. The second year continues with Building Physics 1: Fundamental Principles, Architectural History and Theory 2, and Design Studio 2. The third year covers subjects including Architectural History and Theory 3, Building Physics 2: Services Design, and an Individual Research Project 1 alongside dedicated design studios. The final fourth year advances into professional topics and advanced studios through Sustainable Cities, Law, Practice & Project Management, and Building Physics 3.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAA BTEC: D*D*D with Distinctions in all Mathematics units including Maths and Further Maths (and/or other appropriate maths units) plus an interview and diagnostic Maths test. Some units may be optional on your BTEC but are required by the Faculty. Please contact us for further information. IB: 18 points at higher level to include 6 points in Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation or 5 points in Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches.
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What students say
Based on about 21 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 95%
- Learning opportunities: 95%
- Assessment and feedback: 90%
- Academic support: 93%
- Organisation and management: 87%
- Learning resources: 93%
- Student voice: 100%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 7 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 15%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 75%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 95%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 95%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 75%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 485 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 4%
- North West: 19%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 26%
- East Midlands: 6%
- West Midlands: 6%
- East of England: 8%
- London: 16%
- South East: 8%
- South West: 3%
- Wales: 2%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 35 students who started
- A levels: 95%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Prescribed by the Architects Registration Board (ARB) at Part 1 level for the purpose of registration in the UK.
- Accredited by the Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation (CIHT) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
- Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
- Accredited by the Institute of Highway Engineers (IHE) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
- Accredited by the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
- Accredited by the Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
- Validated by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) at Part 1 level for the purpose of eligibility for membership of the RIBA.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Architecture and Sustainability
- Surveying, Construction Technology and Management
- Structural Analysis and Design
- Materials, Water and Soils
- Engineering Mathematics and Modelling 1
- Integrated Design Project 1 (including Design Studio 1)
- Water Engineering and Geotechnics
- Engineering Mathematics and Modelling 2
- Design Studio 2
- Structural Design and Materials 1
- Architectural History and Theory 2
- Building Physics 1: Fundamental Principles
- Structural Design and Materials 2
- Design Studio 3.1
- Design Studio 3.2
- Individual Research Project 1
- Architectural History and Theory 3
- Building Physics 2: Services Design
- Sustainable Cities
- Law, Practice & Project Management
- Building Physics 3
- Design Studio 4.1
- Design Studio 4.2
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of Architecture at University of Leeds earn?
The median salary is £33,000 after 15 months, £31,000 after 3 years, £38,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £32,500 and £48,000. The £38,500 median after five years is £2,000 more than the UK median for Civil engineering.
What do graduates of Architecture at University of Leeds do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on Architecture at University of Leeds?
95% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for Architecture at University of Leeds?
The typical offer is AAA at A level. The average entrant had 148 UCAS points.
Is Architecture at University of Leeds accredited?
Yes. Prescribed by the Architects Registration Board (ARB) at Part 1 level for the purpose of registration in the UK. Accredited by the Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation (CIHT) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer. Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer. Accredited by the Institute of Highway Engineers (IHE) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer. Accredited by the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer. Accredited by the Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer. Validated by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) at Part 1 level for the purpose of eligibility for membership of the RIBA.
How many students continue on Architecture at University of Leeds?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.